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5. Benkei

A legendary warrior-monk named Benkei, known for his loyalty and popular in kabuki plays, was featured on the fields adjacent to Inakadate’s town hall. Since rice paddy art is indistinguishable from the ground, local paddy patrons insist that visitors climb the village’s castle tower for a better view. (Photo: dailyartfixx)